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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accuses Cromwell of using illegal tactics to ensure Thomas More would be found guilty of treason?
(a) Mark.
(b) John.
(c) Francis.
(d) Gregory.

2. Cromwell receives blankets of what color in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Purple.
(d) Blue.

3. Cromwell is on his way to what location when he hears news of Anne's miscarriage?
(a) Kimbolton.
(b) Stepney.
(c) London.
(d) Greenwich.

4. Chapuys tells Cromwell near the end of Part One, Chapter 3: Angels not to wear which item he had lent to Cromwell?
(a) A hat.
(b) A pair of gloves.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A doublet.

5. What is NOT a positive trait Cromwell attributes to his son Gregory?
(a) A facility for archery.
(b) Impeccable manners.
(c) A facility for riding horses.
(d) A facility for Latin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry asks Jane in Chapter 1: Falcons, "Now that we see you at home with your people, are you less" (11) what?

2. Who is Katherine's second choice on the list of visitors she provides to Cromwell when requesting Henry's permission?

3. What role does Henry ask Jane to take on at court in Chapter 2: Crows?

4. How many times does Cromwell claim to have handled snakes in the past?

5. Cromwell states that which element of life is often "condemned to stay whimpering at the back door" (159)?

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